Who needs the bright lights and attractions of the big city? According to the AP-AOL Games poll conducted in April, city dwellers who play video or computer games are more likely to play on the Internet than people who live in the suburbs. The pol found 52 percent of gamers in cities play games online, compared to 41 percent of gamers who live in the suburbs and 43 percent of gamers in rural areas.

It’s no surprise that more men than women (45% vs. 35%) play computer or video games. However, a social aspect of their play is emerging. According to the poll, males are more likely to play computer or video gameswith other people (32% vs. 23%), while more women than men say they prefer to play computer or video games by themselves (69% vs. 59%). One-in-four men who play online have formed ongoing friendships or relationships from playing online games with strangers (24% vs. 13% of women).

"The findings continue to affirm that gaming is a social experience that hits all spectrums of consumers – males, females,young and old," said Ralph Riviera, Vice President and General Manager, AOL Games. "At AOL, we are in the business to provide the best online experience for gamers of all types – whether they are interested in playing a casual game or wanting details about their favorite video game.